Winner of the Parliamentary Jazz Award for Best Media, 2019

Features

SCOTT ROBINSON - “8 min. 46 sec.”

Scott Robinson has videoed a solo performance on bass saxophone lasting eight minutes, forty six seconds. It represents his extraordinary and very moving reaction to the killing of George Floyd.

“Lockdown For The Count” - Charity EP in aid of MIND.

Down for the Count, a London-based swing band, are releasing a new EP “Lockdown for the Count” on Friday 5th June 2020 with 50% of the profits from EP sales to be donated to the charity Mind.

“Call Me Irresponsible” by Stephen McCarthy Re-released for NHS Charities Together

Vocalist Stephen McCarthy’s 2006 jazz album, "Call Me Irresponsible", has been re-released with all of the profits going to NHS Charities Together. Press release attached.

The Billy Jenkins Listening Club.

The "Billy Jenkins Listening Club" is a series of podcasts featuring the South London based guitarist, composer & improviser Billy Jenkins, created & curated by photographer Beowulf ‘Wulfie’ Mayfield.

Sarah Gillespie - “Tango Palace” - ‘A Visual Covers Album’ - online exhibition in aid of the 606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London.

Alongside her career as a musician Sarah Gillespie is also an accomplished painter. "Tango Palace" is an online exhibition, with a percentage of sale proceeds being donated to London's 606 Jazz Club.

Please Keep Writing About Jazz!

Stockholm based jazz fan Mariana Vodovosoff writes in praise of the work of The Jazzmann, discusses the music of one of her heroes, pianist Michael Wollny, & shares thoughts on the Swedish jazz scene.

Page 27 of 68 pages

Jazz Mann News

606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London - Programme for April 2026 plus preview for May 2026.

Friday, March 27, 2026

Laura Thorne of the 606 Club has forwarded details of the Club's programme for April 2026, plus a short look at some the events due to take place in May. Fully detailed schedule attached.

EFG London Jazz Festival announces first names for 2026.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

EFG London Jazz Festival returns from 13–22 November 2026. Artists already announced include Samara Joy, Morcheeba, Fatoumata Diawara and Ben Folds. Press release attached.

The James Hunter Six Announces U.S. Summer Tour Dates.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

UK soul / jazz vocalist James Hunter will be touring in the Us from April to August in support of his latest album "Off The Fence".

Jazz Gigs & Events

Exhibition ; The Jazz Photography of William Ellis at The Capstone Theatre Foyer, Liverpool.

Tuesday, February 03, 2026 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Emma Rawicz residency at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho, London.

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - Sunday, March 29, 2026

Dumfries Jazz Weekend at The Cairndale Hotel & Spa, Dumfries, Scotland.

Friday, March 27, 2026 - Sunday, March 29, 2026

Small Blue at Jazz at Progress, Progress Theatre, Reading, Berkshire.

Friday, March 27, 2026

Congo Square Rhythms Festival, Armstrong Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Saturday, March 28, 2026 - Sunday, March 29, 2026